"Convinced that loud female grunts distract opponents and annoy fans, the
organization unveiled a plan to 1) develop a hand-held device with
which refs can measure on-court grunting levels, 2) set a maximum volume
for grunting during a match, and 3) teach aspiring woman athletes at
tennis academies and development programs how to compete quietly."
It seems like a bad joke, but sadly it isn't! Slate writer Katy Waldman offers great commentary on the subject:
Slate Article: Grunting and Tennis